# NONOXYNOL-40

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2036588
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: Biocide, Emulsifier, Surfactant (surface active agent)
Identifier: DTXSID2036588

> NONOXYNOL-40 is used as biocide / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 389 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Cleaning and safety, Raw materials. Assessed from 35 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 389 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Cleaning and safety, Raw materials.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 389 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Cleaning and safety, Raw materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Biocide.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: 3 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: DOUCHE; Potency: 0.25 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.13 %w/w
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: CLOTH; Potency: NA
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 2 active drug products and 2 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.

_Assessed by Greenveil._